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Understanding & working with wood defects

No tree is perfect. It’s subject to defects from the time it emerges as a seedling to the last stages of seasoning. A defect is simply an abnormality or irregularity found in wood.A look at some of the common wood defects and how to manufacture around them.

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How to choose a table saw fence

Table saws function as the shop workhorses, but in theory they are only built for one purpose: to spin a saw blade. However, one thing that a table saw is not able to do by itself is position material for straightness, squareness and dimensional accuracy. This is where a fence or guide comes in handy.It’s important to consider how much you are producing when choosing a fence. Are you making 10 parts a day or are you making 100 parts a day?